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[ManaByte]

I mean the PS boss is the only doing right decisions and delivering the goods since last year with PS5.

Shutting down Japan Studio is unforgivable and he should be fired for that alone.

 

[ethomaz]

Shutting down Japan Studio is unforgivable and he should be fired for that alone.

C’mon.

 

[Mike Zhang]

I don't trust this guy. He lied several times before

 

[ManaByte]

C’mon.

Ok swapping the button mapping too.

 

[SSfox]

Sony need to build or aquire a Japanese studio.

 

[ManaByte]

Sony need to build or aquire a Japanese studio.

They had one before Jimbo.

 

[SSfox]

They had one before Jimbo.

They still have PoDi and Astro team, but they need more, Playstation has always been the console of Japanese games, it's quite shame that now they have less japanese studio than Nintendo and soon Microsoft will catch them if it will continue this way.

They let Ueda go, close Japan Studio, but did nothing at counter part, didn't build any new japanese studio, neither acquired one, while they had many opportunities, like Koji Prod or Platinium.

 

[M16]

Regarding the cloud games partnership with Microsoft announced in 2019:

"The conversation of exchanging ideas (with Microsoft) is ongoing. It's some extremely interesting stuff, and I hope to announce our cloud strategy when the time is right. While we could use the cloud for our technical infrastructure, the cloud game experience we offer will be unique to PlayStation."

i bet this is gonna be some movie tie in thing. i can see them abandoning ps now because its a complete failure. jim ryan was brought in to cut costs and maximize profits. ex: only the digital version of ps5 is $399 and then jacking up the price of games. shutting down studio/s. trying to shut down ps3/vita servers. now this leak about the movie pass thing to try to increase subs. alot of their franchises turning into movies.
they are never gonna take risks again, or invest in early lossy endeavors.

 

[Fake]

Putting on PC will lose the exclusive badge baby Jim.

 

[Shubh_C63]

Sony first party games has always been plenty and outstanding since PS brand inception.

And still people doubt Sony everytime ?

 

[Pidull]

More than ever before? I don't think they'll ever hit PS2 levels again, and PS3 was probably their best era for first party offerings. With the number of studios they are shuttering, I don't believe him for a second.

But I have my PS5 and will enjoy playing everything that comes to it.

 

[Arkam]

If they can deliver the same caliber and quantity they did last gen... we are lucky as fuck. So the idea of "more" almost seems like overkill.

 

[Oddvintagechap]

"We will ensure the PS5 has more exclusive content than ever...and will continue to release Sony games on PC."

....Sony games on PC 4 years later. They should honestly release more PS3/PS4 exclusives on PC/PS5 as remasters. The simultaneous release will help fund PS5 upgrades to old games.

 

[Gamerguy84]

"I hope to announce our cloud strategy when the time is right. While we could use the cloud for our technical infrastructure, the cloud game experience we offer will be unique to PlayStation."

That part tells us they are working on something or changing things up.

We've heard about PS VIDEO, you can already stream and download games. Makes we wonder what's up. We'll find out.

 

[SlimySnake]

SlimySnake

So if im reading this right, the following games are all but confirmed to show up E3 this year:

- Days Gone 2
- Bluepoint's MGS remake
- Death Stranding 2
- Silent Hill Reboot
- Cory's new IP
- Savage Starlight from ND
- Guerrilla Games' new shooter
- DriveClub 2 - Jim's ultimate atonement.

 

[pratyush]

Jim is going to slay all his haters. Cross him on your risk

 

[SlimySnake]

They had one before Jimbo.

 

[Yselacrey00]

"We will ensure the PS5 has more exclusive content than ever...and will continue to release Sony games on PC."

We believe in generations... 6 months later and there's no PS5 exclusive worth mentioning.

 

[Hugare]

PR talk and buzzwords.

As expected of any CEO or President.

Returnal, a new ip exclusive for the PS5, is launching next week

So it hasnt been exactly "all talk and no action"

 

[TLZ]

Good.

 

[ElCasual]

this.

 

[captainraincoat]

didn't think someone could be as bad as the Don but Jim is certainly making strides to outdo him

 

[SteelCurtain 59]

Hopefully they're games that wouldn't have been made without Sony, buying exclusives (timed or full) that would've released on Xbox or Switch or PC without Sony's intervention is disappointing and shouldn't be applauded. But if these games are games that only exist due to Sony's resources or assistance, then that's awesome.

As for exclusives on PC I lean towards wanting Playstation exclusives to also come to PC day 1 because more people playing games is a good thing, but I am a primary console gamer and will get a PS5 at some point regardless so it's not a big deal for me either way, but just because a game releases on PC as well doesn't mean it's still not an exclusive, most console gamers won't "just play on PC" even if they had a good enough PC to play it on

 

[bitbydeath]

didn't think someone could be as bad as the Don but Jim is certainly making strides to outdo him

Just be grateful he isn’t as bad as Phil.

 

[SSfox]

Just be grateful he isn’t as bad as Phil.

It's not hard to be better than Phil tho.

 

[M1chl]

Ehh, probably too old, too wise for shit like that.

 

[Nico_D]

Why exclusives? Why not just good games? Does it make a game good if other people can't play it?

 

[Bernd Lauert]

PS5 Pro better be good if he wants an even longer generation than last gen...

 

[JimmyRustler]

Exclusive to PS4, PS5 and PC.

 

[AutumnLeaves]

This is such a classic. Always makes me laugh.

 

[modiz]

Here comes the "funding" train! Can't wait for the exclusivity contracts released on the internet.

 

[MonarchJT]

Well, he practically said nothing. He expects to have more exclusives on PS5 than on PS4 .. and HOPES to be in a position to make an acquisition like that of insomniac. Okay
What was he supposed to say?

 

[longdi]

jimbo feels like a snake, ostracizing the japanese region yet giving exclusive interview to nikkei?

imo he needs to be clear and show us his direction. saying just don't cut it with how sneaky jimbo has been

 

[Alandring]

I can see Konami. But Square and Capcom will never sell.

In fact, it's the opposite. The video game division of Konami did more profit than Square Enix, Capcom or Koei Tecmo.

You should see Konami as a mobile publisher. Acquire them wouldn't make more sense for a console owner than acquiring Zynga or SuperCell. Sure, Konami has a lot of great IP, but they use them on mobile and are heavily profitable with those IP, so they won't sell those IP.

 

[sublimit]

Badass Jim is best Jim.

 

[vaibhavpisal]

PS5 generation is a long time. I wish they were ready by now.

Of course PS5 will have games in 6-7 years.

 

[StreetsofBeige]

We will make sure the PlayStation 5 generation has more exclusive software than ever before

Then closes a studio that helped make these games. From Wiki:

2015–2020

2015 Bloodborne

2016 The Tomorrow Children
The Last Guardian

2017 PaRappa the Rapper
LocoRoco
Everybody's Golf
Patapon
Knack II
No Heroes Allowed! VR
LocoRoco 2

2018 Shadow of the Colossus
Déraciné

2019 Everybody's Golf VR

2020 Patapon 2
Demon's Souls

 

[Panajev2001a]

And cross-gen PS4 games. Remember "we believe in generations'?

I do, do you?

"We have always said that we believe in generations. We believe that when you go to all the trouble of creating a next-gen console, that it should include features and benefits that the previous generation does not include. And that, in our view, people should make games that can make the most of those features."

"We do believe in generations, and whether it's the DualSense controller, whether it's the 3D audio, whether it's the multiple ways that the SSD can be used... we are thinking that it is time to give the PlayStation community something new, something different, that can really only be enjoyed on PS5."

This is the statement in full. Having some late gen titles on the previous generation and some exclusive ones to the next is still consistent with what they have done in previous generations btw… most importantly, it is not the core of the statement as said by Ryan.

Ryan is by far not my favourite exec, but you do not need to misrepresent statements to make him look like he said something daft .

 

[Zeroing]

jimbo feels like a snake, ostracizing the japanese region yet giving exclusive interview to nikkei?

imo he needs to be clear and show us his direction. saying just don't cut it with how sneaky jimbo has been

Don't be suspicious, don't be suspicious

 

[Panajev2001a]

I like how someone these replies take even more generic statements by Phil as golden and are out of the woodworks to express concerns or doubt over Ryan .

 

[SentientStone]

I can see Konami. But Square and Capcom will never sell.

I was hoping the Japanese would stick together to create a super platform to take over the world cause you know... honour and stuff.

 

[bender]

Why exclusives? Why not just good games? Does it make a game good if other people can't play it?

It's almost like Jim Ryan has a hardware platform to sell.

 

[MonarchJT]

I do, do you?



This is the statement in full. Having some late gen titles on the previous generation and some exclusive ones to the next is still consistent with what they have done in previous generations btw… most importantly, it is not the core of the statement as said by Ryan.

Ryan is by far not my favourite exec, but you do not need to misrepresent statements to make him look like he said something daft .

the problem is that those statements were given in contrast (to make them look like a better position) to the news that was circulating at the time on all media, that on Xbox for the first period (as happened all gen) there would be no exclusive nextgens . Obviously Jimbo's words were just PR as both companies behaved in the exact same way and both were based mainly on cross gen games.

 

[Heisenberg007]

We believe in generations... 6 months later and there's no PS5 exclusive worth mentioning.

Demon's Souls and Astrobot are PS5 exclusives and must-play titles, sitting at 93 and 83 MC scores.

 

[Panajev2001a]

the problem is that those statements were given in contrast (to make them look like a better position) to the news that was circulating at the time on all media or that on Xbox for the first period (as happened all gen) there would be no exclusive nextgens .

… and yet there is not much of a mention of games or cross gen games vs next generation exclusive games and what he actually said checks out / is correct. Not to mention we still have a decent deal of next generation exclusives in PS5’s launch window too. So?

Obviously Jimbo's words were just PR as both companies behaved in the exact same way and both were based mainly on cross gen games.

More words against quite direct and easy to understand statements you are adding your own interpretation and additional context to snatch a nasty outlook and the chance to use it as a mocking taking point out of the jaws of direct and clear statements too. There are tons of other stupid shit he said over the years, you have classics from the PS3 days so criticise him away (I do not have a cult of the leader, there is only one perfect good guy Phil) for those.

It is not uncommon for Sony PlayStation consoles to have some new exclusive titles in the launch window and some super kick ass titles released for the previous generation (with BC support in the next generation console or a remaster).
PS5 also delivered the new generation‘s expected jump in terms unique features (DS’s haptic feedback and dynamic force feedback triggers, SSD and next-gen I/O, etc… look at titles like Astro’s PlayRoom or Demon’s Souls or Ratchet & Clank for next gen features in next-gen exclusives). Yes this was in comparison to Xbox where for example the Controller (except for a kick-ass DPad) did not change that much.

The statement there is clear, so keep misquoting it trying to throw a jab and keep being reminded you are twisting facts .

 

[Panajev2001a]

Demon's Souls and Astrobot are PS5 exclusives and must-play titles, sitting at 93 and 83 MC scores.

Ratchet & Clank coming out soon enough too. Astro’s PlayRoom is also a labour of love, a good platformer, and an incredible way to show off the DualSense.

 

[The_Mike]

Oh he spoke!!!

It’s so funny the differences from fans to “ bosses” from Xbox and PlayStation.

One gets hyped if he breathes

Another gets a “meh” or a “hate you” when he gives an interview.

Yeah it's crazy what Ryan can get away with.

 

[Sentenza]

Essentially “We’ll try to validate your wounded sense of self-worth by making sure no one else will be allowed to touch your favorite toys” and adult people are actually cheering for this sort of bullshit.

Are they actually making new and exciting stuff worth anticipating? Who knows. What really matters is that they are making it EXCLUSIVE. Be it even just by moneyhatting pre-established productions.

 

[Godot25]

Good luck.
I mean, you are facing Microsoft that is finally got their shit together so it won't be free win like last time

 

[Panajev2001a]

Yeah it's crazy what Ryan can get away with.

Oh please, we can all love god guy Phil as much as we want, but c’mon… . Who are we fooling here ?
There are on both sides partisan double standards, but I have seen nobody on the PS side showing a Cult of Personality for Ryan like Phil Spencer gets from his fanbase (nothing will stick to him no matter if he criticised exclusives one day and buys a developer or gets a timed exclusive the next, being Xbox Games Studio GM has no responsibility of anything that happened, he can speak I’ll about console wars and fanboys and he still employs people like Greenberg that make of console warrish trolling online an art form, etc…).